Egyptian art had a quality that most art doesn't: it was designed to DO something.

The broad collar of a Queen who led the African resistance against Emperor Augustus.

And when he finally did, there were some scores to settle.

Few fail to be impressed with Ramesses II's ancient temples at Abu Simbel. The modern Sound and Light Show however, draws a mixed reaction.

Karnak Temple dominated Thebes for 2,000 years. Its beginnings, however, were very modest.

This is where the 'heretic' pharaoh wanted to spend eternity. His son, however, had other plans.

The excavators nicknamed her 'The Princess', which is a much more romantic label than 'Coffin F'.